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Royal Yachting Association level 1 start sailing

Royal Yachting AssociationWhether you are taking your first steps afloat or you want to develop your skills, we have a dedicated team of instructors and coaches to look after you and a range of small boats for you to try out.

All our courses are run to the guidelines and recommendations of the Royal Yachting Association (RYA), the National Governing Body for sailing in Britain.

Who is the course aimed at?

This short course is aimed at getting you sailing your own boat confidently.

You won't learn everything in a weekend, but you'll learn the basics and get a good sense of achievement from being able to helm your own boat. You'll be introduced to the basic sailing techniques in the Pico or Bahia.

The minimum age for this course is 16 years.

Location

This course takes place at Thames Young Mariners, which is located in Richmond, near London.

Further information

  • Minimum course duration: 2 days
  • There's a maximum of six participants per instructor.
  • All course materials are included in the price.

Book your course at Thames Young Mariners